BOOK REVIEW TRADITIONAL MARRIAGES IN ZAMBIA A Study in Cultural History Yizenge A. Chondoka M.A. 1988 Recently I received a present through the post in the form of a hard cover book. “Traditional Marriages in Zambia” is sixty nine pages long and was written by Professor Yizenge A. Chondoka. The author gives two reasons…
Denny Moonde likes to write poems and we enjoy reading them. You might have read his last poem here October 24th. He has also written other poems that you can read on AnitaPoems.com. Crow of a Headless Rooster is his latest poem. It reflects the mood, particularly at this time of year, for a lot…
Love Games (Zambia) Like a wild fire, HIV has decimated the population of promising young talent and manpower in Zambia. Casting a long shadow from one’s past, it has deep and present consequences. The sexual spread is rooted in past choices. If you knew that you were making a decision that night which would change…
FOOTBALL Ten-man Zambia were held to a one all draw against hosts Lesthoto, in a group C World Cup group phase qualifier. In-form Orlando Pirates striker, Collins Mbesuma gave the Zambians the headed lead in the 69th minute from an Isaac Chansa corner kick. The former African champions failed to impose their game on…
Zambia reduced her chances of making it to the knockout stage of the African cup of Nation when they drew one all with a formidable Nigeria at Mbobela Stadium in South Africa this afternoon. Bukina Faso now leads group C, after thrashing Ethiopia by four goals to nil. Zambia and Nigeria are now tied on…
Fond memories of my childhood days A visit to nearly all major Zambia railway stations reveals some import piece of the history of our railway industry in Zambia. Railways management has stationed an old steam locomotive engine at nearly every major station, as a preservation of that important part of our railway history. One…
Photo by Obsidian Soul Sweet potatoes are good for energy. In Zambia sweet potatoes are eaten as a vegetable. They are tasty and nutritous. Ingredients Sweet potato leaves or kalembula as they are commonly known in Zambia. 500grams 2 medium tomatoes and 1 medium bulb onion. 1 dessert spoon cooking oil. 2 teacups pounded groundnuts. …
Biography: Born in Lusaka, Zambia on New Years day, Now Based in the UK, Meleke has worked on an album and several singles over the last few years. He released his new Single in 2012 "Hope for Tomorrow" available for download at itunes, amazon, e-music and at all good online Muisc stores!! Winner of…
Prince Mumba – Flag Bearer With the 2012 Olympic Games finally underway, we shift our attention to the Zambian hopefuls that have made their way to London in the hopes of returning with a medal. The spectacular three and a half hour opening ceremony last Friday saw Zambia emerge as the 203rd out of all…
Death marks the end of one’s life journey. It devastates those that were close to the departed. For those that were married, the loss of a spouse brings to mind the realization of the promise” till death do us part”. According to Zambian tradition, it is believed that one can not part with their departed…
